State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1044

Bill Info

LD 1044 (HP 735)

"An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Prosecution of Individuals Possessing a Controlled Substance under Certain Circumstances"

Sponsored by Representative Ann Dorney

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Last House Action	6/11/2013 -  Speaker laid before the House This Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" ROLL CALL NO. 284V 97 having voted in the affirmative and 47 in the negative, with 7 being absent, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor, since two-thirds of the members of the House so voted. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	6/12/2013 -  (H.P. 735) (L.D. 1044) "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Prosecution of Individuals Possessing a Controlled Substance under Certain Circumstances" In Senate, June 12, 2013, this Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 21 in favor and 14 against, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill not become law and the VETO was SUSTAINED. ____________________ Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
Last Engrossed by House on	5/21/2013
Last Engrossed by Senate on	5/22/2013
Governor Action	Vetoed by the Governor
Date	6/10/2013